OHAUS SD Series Service Manual

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CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED1.5.3 Basic FunctionsPower Up Test: When ON/ZERO Off button is pressed the scale turns on, all displaysegments appear, followed by the software version. The display then resets to zero.Zero Function: By pressing ON/ZERO Off, the display returns to zero. When addingadditional mass, press ON/ZERO Off repeatedly until the scale’s full capacity is reached.When using a container, ON/ZERO Off may be used to simulate a Tare function.Additional mass may then be added as a NET weight. When removing both the sampleand container from the scale, a negative value may appear. Zero the scale again beforesubsequent usage.Note: Pressing ON/ZERO Off will perform a true zero setting function when displayedvalues are within +2% of full capacity. Above 2%, the range is limited to full capacity bysubtraction.Negative Values: When a load is removed from the scale, any previously zeroed valuewill be displayed as a negative number. To return to normal operation, press ON/ZEROOffto clear the negative value.Overload: If the applied load exceeds the scale’s capacity, an “E” appears. Remove theload and the scale will return to normal operation.Auto Shut-Off: During battery operation, the scale automatically turns off afterapproximately four minutes of inactivity, to extend battery life.1.5.4 Dynamic WeighingAlso known as “animal weighing,” this feature displays an average weight value during a periodof several seconds. Follow these steps to start and complete a Dynamic Weighing process:1. With the platform empty, press UNITS Cal until the indicator “z”flashes next to the desired measuring unit.2. Place a mass on the platform. The scale will show “-A-”.Note: If using a container, press ON/ZERO Off to tare theweight and return to zero.4. With a mass on the platform or container, short-press UNITSCalto start the averaging countdown from 5 seconds.5. The averaged weight appears. The indicator “z” stops flashingwhen the process is complete.6. The display will hold until a button is pressed.7. To repeat the process, press UNITS Cal with a mass on the platform or container.8. To exit, remove the mass from the platform or container and press UNITS Cal.Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com 1-4 SD Series Scales Service Manual